From an article by Donald Harrison, Editor of the San Diego Jewish World: Grandchildren have a way of drawing you back into synagogue circles. In my case, it was the desire that a soon-to-turn-4-years-old grandson begin to partake in the joy of Jewish life… For much of the service, a…
Read More“Children are sure to start wondering what their pets are thinking”
“Mitzvah the Mutt” does something that I have long been wishing for as a librarian at a Jewish day school. It tells a story that has Jewish content, without being excessively didactic. In the process, it tells a wonderful story about a family and their delightful dog. The author, Sylvia…
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Thank You Bernice
My educational philosophy has developed over time. I have taught for over 20 years. I began my career as an assistant nursery school teacher when I graduated from college. My head teacher, Bernice Lieberman, was my mentor. She knew how to engage children with her story telling. She also managed…
Read MoreSammy Spider visited our class
Conducted by Ann Marie Benson and Megan Bradley, Early Childhood Educators, Weinstein JCC Preschool, Richmond, Virginia, School Year 2006 • This has been a journey like none we have ever been on. From beginning to end, it was amazing! Mrs. Rouss’s cooperation was a huge jumping board for direction. The…
Read MoreCurriculum Opportunities
If you are a teacher, parent, librarian or someone just interested in expanding the experiences a child can have with one of my books, you can visit my Curriculum pages. A sampling of activities: For Sammy Spider’s First Rosh HaShanah, you can use a picture of Sammy Spider and ask…
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